Veterans Day ceremony honors service at Ohio University
Hundreds gathered at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument on Ohio University campus for Veterans Day. Keynote speaker B J Galloway, a retired Air Force Major and OU aviation professor, lauded veterans and urged prayers for those who served, noting service is a family commitment.
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Soldiers and Sailors
Ohio University
B.J. Galloway
Galloway
U.S. Air Force
OU Department of Aviation
Local solar farm concept takes root in Athens County
Athens County commissioners authorize Southeast Ohio Public Energy Council to issue separate requests for proposals for supplying electricity to city and county buildings from a local solar farm. Athens City Council authorized a similar RFP. SOPEC executive director Roger Wilkens says bids will be linked, require solar supply and local solar farm construction with possible subcontracted build. SEE SOLAR ON PAGE A10
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Athens County
Southeast Ohio Public Energy Council
Athens City
Roger Wilkens
SOPEC
Wilkens
SOLAR
Veterans mark 25th anniversary of Athens Vietnam plaque
Vietnam veterans led a 25th anniversary ceremony for the plaque outside Athens County Courthouse on Veterans Day. Lou Horvath highlighted the ongoing memory of 31 county and OU Vietnam dead, with white roses placed annually. OU 110 joined the Court Street parade, honoring veterans from multiple eras.
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Lou Horvath
Athens County
Horvath
Ohio University
Athens Area
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 100
Athens County Foundation
Court Street
Athens
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